Monte Cristo Sandwiches

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Yield: 4 Servings

Ingredients

• 24  (1/4-inch-thick) slices baguette
• 1/2  cup  Dijon mustard or honey mustard
• 6  ounces  sliced maple-baked ham
• 6  ounces  sliced roasted turkey breast
• 6  ounces  sliced Swiss cheese
• 3  large eggs
• 4  tablespoons  unsalted butter, for frying
• 1/2  cup  blackberry jam or maple syrup, for serving

Preparation

Lay baguette slices on a work surface and spread mustard on one side of each slice. Layer ham, turkey and cheese evenly on each of 12 bread slices, then cover with remaining bread slices to make 12 small sandwiches.

Beat eggs and 1/4 cup water in a wide, shallow bowl. Add sandwiches, two at a time, and turn in egg mixture to coat thoroughly. In a large nonstick skillet, melt 2 Tbsp. butter over medium heat.

Add 6 sandwiches to skillet, cover and cook until golden on bottom, about 4 minutes. Turn and cook until golden on other side, about 3 minutes longer. Keep sandwiches in a warm oven while you repeat process with remaining butter and sandwiches. Serve with jam or syrup for dipping.

Nutritional Information

Calories:

659

Fat:

32g (sat 16g)

Protein:

38g

Carbohydrate:

50g

Fiber:

0g

Cholesterol:

261mg

Sodium:

982mg